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Advanced Squad Leader
Yassy:
I keep on hearing lots of good things about this game. Would it be something that you can play online in digital form somehow?
I know its a tabletop game, but perhaps something like VASSAL has support for it?
And if so, would it be suitable for DoW?
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Asid:
Hi Yassy
There are some members here that would be interested, time permitting, and it is possible with Vassal.
Here is a good Podcast talking about ASL: http://threemovesahead.libsyn.com/episode-292-advanced-squad-leader
Beef:
There is a VASSL for ASL (VASL) that can be found here: http://vasl.info/download.htm
You need the rules from MMP (Multi Man Publishing) which are available with or without an official binder for $80 or $66 respectively. The current version of the rules is the 2nd Edition. I have the 1st edition and have been brooding over whether to buy the 2nd edition.
There are three ASL Starter Kits (ASLSK) with each kit adding "new dimensions" to the rules (first infantry, then support weapons, then armor rules). It's the rules in baby steps...also available from MMP. There is a good three-part YouTube video that shows off the 1st starter kit.
I for one would be very interested.
Beef
Yassy:
I would be interested to play, BUT (and this is a big but) a) I've never played any ASL, just heard about it a lot, b) time is always a concern.
Would there be a way to play by email or at least save your ongoing games? Does VASSAL feature AI to practise against?
Beef:
Yes, you can PBEM. Get the starter kit #1 and see how you like it, or not. The kits have a great re-sale value as they sometimes are out of print.
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